Thank you to Green Valley Arborists for your generous donation of Bark Chippings and Plants for our garden at the centre, it will make a great difference come Spring. Tel: 01422 737044 Email: info@gva-trees.com
Category: News
CALDER QUILTERS HELP MACMILLAN NURSES.
The group were given fabric books that had curtain and furnishings samples. After much thought ,this waste was turned into something useful, bags for the MacMillan Nurses Personal Effects Bags appeal. Well done the Calder Quilters .
DECEMBER MEETING GIFT EXCHANGE
Calder Quilters enjoyed their December Meeting ..mince pies and gift exchanges are always a delight. The Annual Show and Tell of quilts and Christmas decorations was stunning ..it was a true reflection of members skills. The members also brought their quilts that had been made for local charities. These quilts have been delivered to Lighthouse ( aimed at babies and children)and Homeinstead ( the elderly).
The members of the group send Seasons Greetings to who attend the wonderful MJCentre.
Calder Quilters Display in Central Library
Calder quilters have a display in the Central Library in Halifax. It is to recognise Culturedale 2024.
There are Three Split Quilts/ wall hangings on Shibden Hall, The Bridge in Hebden and a Yorkshire Scene. The members also made Minature Quilts as part of this years project.
The exhibition will be on until Friday 29th November.
Welcome to our new Just Giving page. As you may be aware we are a self funding charity raising much needed funds whenever we can through various activities at the center. If you would like to support us by making an online donation however large or small it will be greatly appreciated. Below is a page by page guide to donating. Please click on the button below and follow the instructions. Thank you for your kind support.
New Payment Structure:
Monthly payments of £5 per class can now be made in advance with no refund for non attendance. Alternatively payment can be made for individual sessions at a rate of £7 per class. People can mix and match as they wish ie: advance payment for months in which they expect to attend all classes, weekly rate where they know in advance they will be missing some classes. People who know in advance that they will be missing for 4 weeks or more will not be charged for that period as long as they have informed us.
NOTE: “A Short AGM at 2.00pm before the talk at 2.15pm
Saturday 22nd February 2025 at Maurice Jagger Centre, Halifax. 1.45pm for 2.15pm start.
ROBERT ADAM, ARCHITECT TO THE NOBILITY:
A talk by Tony Burkitt on the life and work of Robert Adam, covering his family background and Grand Tour and development of his own style. It finishes with the scheme which was nearly the downfall of him and his brothers.
After considering architecture as a career, Tony worked in banking all his life, re-kindling his interest in architecture after retirement.
Saturday 22nd March at Maurice Jagger Centre, Halifax. 1.45pm for 2.15pm start.
ANCIENT TREES AND WOODLAND IN YORKSHIRE.
A talk by Alan Hunton: The work of the Trust includes the creation of tree planting initiatives and the restoration of damaged sites. He discusses the importance of trees for wildlife and the important ancient trees and woodland sites in Yorkshire with an illustrated talk on a selection of these.
Alan trained as a chemist and decided to volunteer for the Trust as he approached retirement. He has a particular interest in ancient trees and is now, 15years on, the lead Verifier for the Ancient Tree Inventory in the North of England, checking additional records that are made by the public into the inventory, and visiting ancient trees on a regular basis with other volunteers.
Both Talks:
H & C members £4.00, non-members £5.00, includes refreshments. All welcome Tickets on the door. Enquiries, including if bad weather 07779 233 048
BECOME A FRIEND
The Maurice Jagger Centre was established in early 1982 to support the less able and those looking for companionship living in the Calderdale area. We are a self funding charity and we raise all the money to run the Centre which costs circa £75,000 per annum. The only exception is an annual Ward Forum Grant of £500, which we have been fortunate enough to receive for the past few years, although this is not guaranteed. We do this by running lunch clubs every Wednesday and Thursday, organising fund raising events throughout the year, raffles, and hiring out the building to other support Groups.
We are looking for Friends to help us continue to provide and expand our services.
Friends of The Maurice Jagger Centre: –
- will be kept up-to-date with our presentation displayed weekly during the lunch clubs and by keeping our Website and FB page up to date
- can get involved with our activities, for example helping us run the fundraising events
- 50% reduction for the Xmas Lunches for Lunch Club members
- 20% reduction for tickets to the fund raising events
- know that they are directly helping local people who are lonely or less able.
You can become a Friend by simply committing to a regular payment (of whatever sum you choose). All you need to do is complete 2 forms, an application form which incorporates the instruction to your bank and a Gift Aid Declaration, both obtainable from the Administration Office. Gift Aid Declaration can boost your donation by 25p in the￡1. You can also contact the Centre via the Contact Us page and we can send out the forms via e mail for completion and return.
Thank You!
With your support we can continue to support the people of Calderdale into the future for another 40 years
The Maurice Jagger Centre – Registered Charity No 511088
Check out the website to find out what goes on at our meetings https://www.calderdalegermancircle.org/Blogs
The Centre has acquired a number of items. If you would like to make a donation for one please contact the office. We would be looking for £40 for a wheelchair and £20 for a walker.
The MJC runs a Lunch Club every Wednesday and Thursday with the exception of 6 weeks a year when we give our hard working volunteers a break. See the Key Dates Page for the weeks Lunches are not served. The cost of the lunch is £6 for a 3 course lunch consisting of soup, a main course, desert and tea/coffee. We run a raffle each day to raise funds which helps subsidise our excellent value for money meals. We have an experienced cook, a 5 star Hygiene rating, and shop locally to support the local businesses of Calderdale. It is not a drop in lunch club so you will need to book to get a regular slot on one of our tables. While at the Centre why not browse our Bric a Brac, Books, Clothes, Greetings Cards which are on display. All items are available for a small donation to the Charity.
If you are interested, please follow the link below and register your details on our contact form.
https://mauricejaggercentre.org/contact-form/
Updated 13/4/2024